Washing a motorcycle will allow us to always have the motorcycle in a good condition, looking like it has just left the dealership and making it stand out from the rest of the motorcycles as a high quality motorcycle.
Just like washing a car, washing a bike makes it look like it’s in better shape, making people look at your bike a lot more than they normally do. In addition, washing a motorcycle is not a complicated task and it is cheaper than other beautifying processes such as painting it.
When we start to wash a motorcycle, we also do it because of odors, since a motorcycle in poor condition, dirty and with terrible hygiene, will not be in the same odor conditions as a motorcycle that has been previously washed.
For example, when you have a motocross motorcycle and you use it a lot, it is possible that the motorcycle is in contact with a large amount of dirt such as dust and mud, for which its aesthetic appearance will be seriously damaged, requiring an urgent washing of it.
It also applies to road motorcycles, which, although they are not in contact with rough terrain, are also filled with other types of dirt such as asphalt remains, dead mosquitoes or even animal feces such as insects and pigeons.
Whether or not this is the reason why we want to wash a motorcycle, it is always a good idea since hygiene is always good and we will always attract more attention with a clean motorcycle than with a dirty motorcycle.
What do you need to wash a motorcycle?
- Motorcycle cleaning product.
- Degreaser.
- Metal cleaner
Instructions for washing a motorcycle
- Dust and clean fixtures and exterior. The first thing we are going to do when cleaning our motorcycle is to remove all the dust particles that may have appeared inside it. For this we are going to simply take a rag from the dust and as if it were a piece of furniture in our house, we are going to clean these components such as the hoses, the seat and the luggage bag of the motorcycle. You can also use some soap and water to clean the hoses and other parts that have grease, however, do not abuse it as it could damage the motorcycle. Also clean the handlebars of the motorcycle and all external parts that can be seen with a special motorcycle cleaner. Once we have finished this, we will have finished the easiest part of all, that is, the one on the outside of the bike.
- Clean the chains; The chains of the motorcycle are a crucial part of it, since, as in a bicycle, they are in charge of connecting the front wheel with the rear, thus getting the motor force to pass correctly from one wheel to another without any problem. As the chains are essential to be able to circulate normally, they must also be taken care of very well. To take good care of them, all that excess fat that has been left out of it must be removed. To do this, we are simply going to apply a little professional degreaser to its surface, to leave it completely clean and ready to continue working. Of course, only remove the grease that is seen, do not leave the chain without grease or it will not work. In case you spend degreasing, re-grease again so that the motorcycle can function correctly.
- Clean the brakes and tires. The brakes are also very important on a motorcycle, since they are the insurance that we have in case of an accident, since it is what allows us to reduce the speed of circulation and avoid all kinds of accidents at the wheel. As motorcycle accidents are very serious and deadly, you must always keep your brakes clean. To do this, we are going to clean the brake disc, since without dirt, braking will be much more effective and, in turn, we will be able to increase braking power by up to 20%. To clean it correctly, I like to use a metal cleaner since it is also capable of removing all the rust that may have remained on it. We are also going to use the metal cleaner to clean the motorcycle’s rim, so we will remove the remains of rust that may have remained inside it.
- Final considerations: Before finishing we must take into account several things to make the cleaning safe and effective without any kind of problem. The motorcycle must be allowed to dry, since if it is stored in the wet garage, the humidity could be corrosive and could damage it, so dry the motorcycle well and let it dry in the sun before putting it in the garage. Regarding the issue of odors , you can use some kind of car freshener of those smart ones that eliminate bad odors. Obviously we cannot always carry them with us, but we can apply them after riding while the motorcycle is stationary, thus eliminating these bad odors from it.
Tips for washing a motorcycle
- Motorcycle car wash: Just as we have car washes, we also have them for motorcycles. They are just as effective and just as cheap.
